Instruments and Controls

Base Level DIC

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UseGMC Terrain. Base Level DICorGMC Terrain. Base Level DICSelect the Trip, Vehicle, or Eco menu. UseGMC Terrain. Base Level DICorGMC Terrain. Base Level DICto scroll through the items in each menu.

Trip/Fuel Menu Items (TRIP)

Speed: Displays how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset. If equipped, pressGMC Terrain. Base Level DICto open the menu and select to display speed limit signs.

Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel Economy: Displays the current trip distance in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the last trip odometer reset. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holdingGMC Terrain. Base Level DICwhile the trip odometer display is showing.

Also displays the approximate average fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is based on the amount of fuel economy recorded in L/100 km (mpg) since this menu item was last reset. This number reflects only an estimate of the average fuel economy the vehicle has had and will change as driving conditions change. Reset the average fuel economy by pressingGMC Terrain. Base Level DICwhen it is displayed.

Fuel Range: Shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on the vehicle's average fuel economy compared to recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be reset.

Average Vehicle Speed: Displays the average vehicle speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset. Reset the average speed by pressingGMC Terrain. Base Level DICwhen it is displayed.

Timer: To start the timer, pressGMC Terrain. Base Level DICwhile the Timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including the time the ignition is off. Time will continue to count as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59), after which the display will return to zero. To stop the timer, pressGMC Terrain. Base Level DICbriefly while the Timer is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and holdGMC Terrain. Base Level DIC .

Navigation: Used for OnStar Turn-by-Turn directions.

Blank Display: Displays no information.

Vehicle Information Menu Items (VEHICLE)

Units: Select between metric or U.S. units when Units is active. PressGMC Terrain. Base Level DICto confirm the setting. This will change the DIC displays to the type of measurement you selected.

Oil Life Remaining: Displays an estimate of the remaining useful oil life. If OIL LIFE REMAINING 99% is displayed, it means that 99% of the current oil life remains.

When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil 0 294. In addition to the engine oil life system, additional maintenance is recommended. See Maintenance Schedule.

The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. Do not reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It may not be possible to reset it accurately until the next oil change. For resetting the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System.

Oil Pressure: Oil pressure is displayed in kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi).

Tire Pressure: Displays the vehicle with approximate tire pressure for all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System and Tire Pressure Monitor System Operation.

Battery Voltage: Displays the current battery voltage, if equipped. Changes in battery voltage are normal during driving. See Charging System Light. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message.

Coolant Temperature: Displays the coolant temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

TC/StabiliTrak: If equipped, pressGMC Terrain. Base Level DICto turn traction control or the StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system on or off.

ECO Drive Assist (ECO) Menu Items

Fuel Economy: The center displays the approximate instantaneous fuel economy as a number and a bar graph. Above the bar graph is the average fuel economy for the selected trip distance. Below the bar graph is the best average fuel economy achieved over the selected distance. The selected distance is shown at the top of the page as "last xxx miles/km". PressGMC Terrain. Base Level DICto select the distance or reset the best value.

The display shows how your current driving style affects the rolling average and how well your recent driving compares to the best achieved over the selected distance.

Economy Trend: Shows a history of the average fuel economy for the last 50 km (30 miles). Each bar represents about 5 km (3 miles) of driving. While driving, the bars will shift to always show the most recent distance on the right side. Press and holdGMC Terrain. Base Level DICto clear the graph, or pressGMC Terrain. Base Level DICto reset through the menu.

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